Alumni Highlight: Cheryl Camin Murray, JD
February 7, 2023
School of Public Health Alumnus, Cheryl Camin Murray, JD, to Serve as Dallas Bar Association President
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Alumna Recognized in the de Beaumont Foundation's 40 Under 40 in Public Health
Alumna Maha Almohamad, PhD (‘24), MS, was recently recognized by the de Beaumont Foundation's 40 Under 40 in Public Health Class of 2025, a national honor that recognizes early-career professionals.
Researchers awarded $2.8M NIH grant to address gaps in multiple sclerosis exercise programs for Hispanic adults
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health researchers were awarded $2.8 million by the National Institute of Health, National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities to develop a culturally tailored exercise program for Hispanic adults with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Alumna Carves Path in Cancer Prevention and Control
Alumna Melissa Lopez Varon, PhD, MS, has built her career at the intersection of cancer prevention and global health. Her path into public health began when she recognized the urgent need for multidisciplinary teams to work beyond traditional clinical expertise.
Aladekomo Selected as 2025-2026 'This is Public Health' Ambassador
Second-year PhD student Oluwafunto Adepeju Aladekomo has been selected as a 2025-2026 This is Public Health (TIPH) Ambassador.
Common genetic variants associated with BMI in middle-aged people result in a higher risk for cardiovascular disease in people born after 1960
February 7, 2023
The researchers analyzed four birth cohorts spanning three generations of the Framingham Heart Study, starting from birth before 1932 and birth after 1960. Their work concluded that there was a larger effect of a higher genetic predisposition to obesity, as modeled by a genetic risk score, on BMI in people born more recently compared to almost a century ago.
Center for Health Equity Launches at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health
February 1, 2023
The Center for Health Equity will create, advance, and sustain research opportunities spanning the continuum of care to improve understanding of disease and health disparities, including the structural, behavioral, environmental, social, economic, and health literacy factors related to the prevention and control of chronic disease across the lifespan.
Testa on, "The Contribution of Criminal Justice Systems to Reproductive Health Disparities" in the American Journal of Public Health
February 1, 2023
Alexander Testa, PhD, assistant professor at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in San Antonio reviews recent research showing that policing is failing to protect and serve Black communities, and that collaboration between the public health community and law enforcement is important for creating more equitable policing.
Hoelscher appointed to serve on national committee to advise the development of the U.S. Dietary Guidelines
January 30, 2023
The Committee will be tasked with reviewing the current body of science on key nutrition topics and developing a scientific report that includes its independent assessment of the evidence and recommendations for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Food and Drug Administration as they develop the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (the Guidelines).
Victoria Solis, MPH, guided by family's legacy of community service in pursuit of public health
January 19, 2023
Solis was inspired by her parents and teachers to pursue a career where she could combine her passions for public health, community service and education.
The Center for Health Care Data announces awardees for Research Pilot Award
January 9, 2023
Through an interdisciplinary format, each submission awarded is a catalyst for the exploration of methods to improve or analyze issues through electronic health records, and to serve as models for future research.
Age-expansion in HPV vaccination guideline was associated with increased HPV vaccine administration rates among adults aged 27 to 45 years
December 15, 2022
This study suggests developing effective decision aids would be crucial to successfully implementing this updated ACIP guideline for maximizing the cancer prevention benefit in this age group.
Kevin Lanza, PhD, appointed to EPA Children's Health Protection Advisory Committee
December 13, 2022
The committee examines and advises on issues such as climate change, social inequities, air and water pollution, and other factors impacting the welfare of children.
DrPH Candidate, Gaby Fernandez Reflects on her Journey to Public Health
November 21, 2022
Fernandez returns home to the border to serve and grow